This post is a X Rite i1 Pro Review – the system I use to get my print colours to look exactly as I intend them to. I was under the impression that what I saw on my screen was what my print would look like. Obviously this not the case and looking back it … Read more
Do you want to get better at photography? I clearly remember my frustrations when I started out and looked at my photos, compared them with others and the images I wanted to achieve and realising that my photography sucked. I was my harshest critic and most of us are but if you want to improve … Read more
In an earlier post I explained why you need a good tripod. In this post I review the Manfrotto 055 Aluminium tripod which I consider to be one of the best on the market and a great investment that will last you for years, if not the rest of your life. Manfrotto is probably the … Read more
I am often asked my opinion of what is a good tripod. Most times my honest answer is welcome, occasionally it isn’t welcome at all. When it isn’t it is usually when someone has spotted, or bought, a bargain and just wants confirmation that it is a bargain. Well that depends on the definition of … Read more
I want to debate why photography is considered an art – or not as the case may be. It’s a question that comes up often in discussions about photography – usually raised by non-photographers. I have my own views on this, as I am sure you do, and I hope to persuade you to at … Read more
The difference between a Full Frame and a Crop Sensor camera is the difference in the size of the sensor that records the image. For the purpose of this post I will use the Nikon terminology of FX for ‘full frame’ and DX for ‘crop sensor’. Each manufacturer uses different names – for example Canon … Read more
Opinions vary greatly in the DSLR vs Mirrorless Cameras debate. I love discussions like this because I think we can all learn from a variety of opinions expressed by real-life users. And of course opinions from people like me who have only ever used a DSLR but take a great interest in all technology related … Read more
In this post I am hoping to sell you on the attractions of low-key photography. Before I tell you what I like about it let me try to answer the question “What is Low Key Photography?” An obvious place to start would be with the official definition – official definitions can be boring but in … Read more
